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If you are a movie buff and a gaming freak, this quarantine period must be hitting you hard. We cannot go to a gaming zone or visit cinemas to watch the latest hits. However, you can add some spark to your homebound life by setting up a home theater. You do not necessarily have to buy a single home theater set.

You can save up on the costs by combining different components to set up your own version of home theatre. The product advisor has an excellent guide to home theatre components such as speakers and LED screens that you can take help from. Here are some quick tips that will help you set up your own little cinema in your home.

The Right Location for your Home Theater

The first step to setting up your perfect little home theatre is to choose the right spot to place it. This is very crucial because you would not want yourself to feel uncomfortable while using the equipment or else it will ruin your entire experience. The location of your home theatre screen primarily includes the right space, right wall, and the right height of the screen.

Home Theater

If you have a large family and you wish to enjoy your home theatre with your entire family or wish to invite friends over for a FIFA game, it would be best to have your home theatre located in your living room. If you wish to keep it private and want to have it for personal use only, feel free to have it placed in your bedroom. However, if you have very small bedrooms, a home theatre might not be a good idea since they require a slightly bigger space.

When choosing a wall and the height, pick a wall that can accommodate your screen and speakers easily and provides a comfortable view to everyone who is watching. Sit on a couch or a bed facing the screen to check the eye level. If you are placing the equipment in your bedroom, the screen should ideally be facing your bed.

The Right Screen Size

It is a general perception that home theatres mean oversized television screens. This is not always true because of size actually a relative phenomenon. The ideal size of your screen depends on the size of the room where your theater will be placed.

If you will get a screen that is too big for your room, it will take your user experience a notch down and will affect your energy efficiency. It can also affect your vision and will make your space more heated. If the screen size is too small, it will again ruin your visibility and experience. The ideal screen size is one that is proportionate to the size of your room. 

Connectivity

The connectivity support of your television screen can make a significant impact on how much content you can access. If you do not want the hassle of installing a hoard of ugly antennas on your rooftops, simply get a television set that supports Wi-Fi, HDMI, and USB Connectivity.

If you can get a Smart Television, that would be a complete game-changer since you will have access to YouTube and Netflix. However, even if you do not have a budget for Smart TV, and good LED screen with USB and HDMI support can be connected to a Chromecast and converted into a SMART TV.

Other Component Once you have the basic setup in place, you can add as many components as you want to diversify your entertainment options. Connect smart speakers, HD box, Blu Ray device, gaming consoles and all that you need to kill your quarantine boredom.